§ Mr. Alan CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to ensure that the proposed reduction in lead-replacement petrol duty will be passed on by(a) petrol retailers and (b) oil companies to motorists. [140445]
§ Mr. ByersThe retail price of gasoline is set at forecourts by competitive marketing between petrol retailers. Competitive pressure is likely to result in the proposed reduction in lead replacement petrol duty being passed on to consumers at the pump.